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On this weeks show, Justine and Kylie interview Matthew Balzer, the owner of Reno Running Company. They, among other things, discuss the intersection of fitness and community in Northern Nevada. Balzer shares how his childhood experiences with pets and his father’s athleticism led to a lifelong passion for specialty run retail, and eventually acquiring local race directing responsibilities. He exp...

On todays show we are...climbing with Kyle Broxterman! In this unique format listeners get to experience a live climb with Kyle as he free solo's a rock face in Nevada's Calico Basin. Kyle walks us through and explains the various climbing disciplines, including bouldering, sport climbing, and traditional climbing, while offering insights into his personal philosophy on calculated risk a...

For Great Deals and Discounts Join our Affordability Flyer : HERE Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your pods! When Princess Elspeth discovers her father, King Henry, has begun selling his own people into slavery, she flees to join the Rebellion and aid their insurrection. However the King dispatches four of the land's best assassins to hunt and kill her before she can find h...

On todays show I welcome Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic and author of the book The Running Ground  to Running Buddies. We talk about Nicks recent trail running experiences and personal updates regarding his media company before diving into his book. This interview was framed around the characters in his book and in this episode we look at Bobbi Gibb and Tony Ruiz. We also discuss demog...

On toadys show, Ari talks to Matt Huff, who represents the Sergeant Bruce Cogley Foundation. The organization honors Huff's late acquaintance, a Vietnam veteran, by raising awareness for veteran suicide and mental health. To fund fitness scholarships for veterans, the foundation organizes the "Bruce WOD," a high-intensity workout held annually around Veterans Day. These scholarships...

The sisters are back! Kylie and Justine document their experiences following the "bad at running" plan. Kylie celebrates a major milestone by completing her first 5K without walking breaks, motivated by a Taylor Swift-themed virtual race and the supportive community on Strava. They discuss their preparations for the Reno Tahoe Odyssey and the 5peaks grit in Canmore, Alberta emphasizing h...

On todays episode of Hybrid Horizons, Ari talks to Luke Halterman, a dedicated fitness coordinator and athlete. They discuss the current landscape of hybrid racing. He evaluates the differing business models of DECA and Hyrox, noting that while Hyrox aims for the Olympics, DECA offers more accessible opportunities for everyday gym-goers. Halterman shares his passion for his role as a Road Show Coo...

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On part 1 of my conversation with 5Peaks National Race Director Jacob Puzey, we go back to beginning. Jacob describes his rural upbringing in the American Southwest and Pacific Northwest, explaining how his background in agriculture and community shaped his values. We explore Puzey’s transition to Canada in 2015, motivated in part by his family and desire for a different environment. He reflects o...

On todays show welcome Lisa Sweetman, the new race director for the Five Peaks Ontario trail running series. Sweetman shares her personal journey, detailing how she used running as a tool for physical and spiritual recovery after surviving a brain tumor. We explore the unique challenges of training in harsh Canadian winters, the importance of safety for female runners, and the logistics of managin...

On todays episode of Hybrid Horizons, host Ari talks to Janie Stel, a world-class athlete and leader within the calisthenics community. Stel recounts her transition from competitive gymnastics and cheerleading to the raw, creative world of bodyweight movement, highlighting her preference for freestyle competition over rigid traditional forms. She details her efforts to formalize the sport through...

On todays episode of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie welcome a very special guest, Lindsay Housman, the CEO and founder of Hettas. They begin with a conversations surrounding the development of her athletic shoe brand specifically tailored to women’s anatomy. After experiencing foot injuries from running in shoes designed for men, Housman partnered with experts to conduct extensive bio-mechanical...

On today's show the conversation takes us to Italy where we have an excellent chat with ultra runner Michele Graglia. I had never met Michele before but the conversation really flowed and we ended speaking for over an hour! Michelle is an elite ultramarathoner who transitioned into the sport after a successful career as a professional model. He discusses his upbringing in the Italian Alps, ex...

For deals, giveaways, discounts join the RSM Affordability Flyer: HERE Every night, Martin Haelstrom has the same nightmare: he runs to save his father trapped in a burning cabin, but never makes it in time. Just like that night all those years ago. Now, Martin returns as an adult to Washington State to rebuild the cabin and beat his time in a 5-mile race. The same time he’s beat all over the worl...

On today's show we welcome ultra runner Nicolas Lehmann. Lehmann shares his perspective on professional athletics, describing his rigorous mountain training as a lifestyle rather than a chore. He recounts his victories in the PTL, a notoriously difficult 300-kilometer race, and explains the importance of mental fortitude and partnership during such grueling events. We cover his transition fro...

On todays episode of Hybrid Horizons, host Ari Fleman sits down with Scott Malloy, the founder of Summit Athletic Academy in Ohio. Scott talks about his transition from corporate marketing to the fitness industry, where he now manages large-scale events like the Summit Stadium Games. They discuss the evolution of functional fitness, specifically the rising popularity of Spartan DECA and Hyrox as a...

Justine and Kylie are back and going down to the Amazon! Join the Soul Sisters as they engage in a "running watch party" for the 1997 horror film Anaconda. Instead of a traditional drinking game, they increase their treadmill speed during jump scares, deaths, and point-of-view shots, while decreasing it when the characters say the film's title. How diabolical! They talk movie’s plot...

On today's show we are running with So Cal favourite ultra runner, business owner (Ostrich Running) and podcast host Nick Meraz. After establishing that fact that his weather is better than where I live, we dive into an in depth conversation that took us through a wide spectrum of topics. We talk about his personal journey of finding sobriety and mental resilience through distance running aft...

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On today's show we turn inward to highlight one of our own great athletes! Today's guest is Vegard Jarvis Westergard, a Norwegian-Canadian athlete who competes for the Canadian National Orienteering Team. We discuss his background growing up in Norway, explaining how his father’s Canadian roots and a love for the outdoors led him to represent Canada on the world stage.  Vegard describes...

We have a new name and we have new guest! On todays show host Ari welcomes  Jeremy Brown, the founder of Life by Design, discussing his transition from traditional personal training to a holistic wellness and movement brand. Brown advocates for a "movement weirdo" philosophy, which encourages playful, intuitive physical activity over the rigid structure of typical gym routines. He explai...

On today's show we do some hill sprints with John Calabrese, an ultrarunner from Fredericksburg, Virginia. We begin by discussing the intersectionality of running and personal resilience. John explains how he utilizes the sport as a form of meditative therapy to navigate life’s hardships, including divorce, the loss of friends, and his journey toward sobriety. The conversation highlights his...

It's a first for Running Buddies and we are so pleased to have legendary French snowboarder Xavier de Le Rue on the show. We caught up with Xavier for a conversation while he was out for a stroll on the snowy slopes of Verbier, Switzerland. Getting to know Xavier was a great learning experience and we covered a lot in the talk, mostly notably his transition from Olympian and Freeride World Ch...

On this valentines day inspired episode of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie run with Ally and Michael Ball, who discuss the Cupid’s Undie Run, a charity event held in Reno and various other cities. Basically participants complete a one-mile run in their underclothing to raise funds for the Children's Tumor Foundation and support research for neurofibromatosis (NF). The couple shares their pers...

When we first met Mike, we found out that he had a dream to compete for Team Lebanon at the Cross Country World Championships. After some challenges and missed opportunities, we got word that Mike had moved closer to his dream. So, we caught up with him to go for a run and learn what exactly has been happening over the last couple months. On today's show Mike shares his journey of qualifying...